The Irish standard., 1887-07-09
FlREslDE JoTT,NGs.

"A LITTLE SulpHate Ol copper VIII pfeVeus
the souring of starch when boiled.
AMMONIA, alcohol and water i'll equal
parts may be used to remove spots from
black cloth.
A SOLUTION of colodian in alcohoi
painted over the silverware with soft
brush will prevent its furnishing.
PINK or green calicoes are frightened by
being rinsed i'll water to which 8 little
vinegar has been added Soda is used fo1
purple or blue.
AS superior wash for the hair, the fol.
lowing is recommended: Ole pint rain
water, one ounce salsoda, and one-quarte1
ounce cream tartar.
IF oil be spilled upon the carpet apply at
once, to prevent spreading. wheat -four or
whiting. This will absorb the Oil. When
dry, remove With stiff brush.
PALp1TAT1oN OF the heart may be re.
| lieved by lying down at once upon the
right side. This position insures the re
! turn Of natural action OF the heart.
WHEN the lamp wick sticks fast in the
burner, remove it and introduce a new
wick With a single thread drawn out near
the edge. This will not only render the
wick tractable, but will produce an even
fame when burning.
an tltIp1 tVSil 1!!CthCu vi C1Cu1liISo sstlt
curling plulnes for millinery purposes is to
wash them i'll suds rinsng in clear water
and dry them by thoroughly shaking, uftcr
which shake them III the smoke Of burning
cornc bs sprinkle! with salt
Il wEiL-vERsED phgs.cia,1's advice is tc
take i; L nix CT fresh water tn a little
sat in it before lsreal1fast. 1t acts as a
II image for cleaning tt.e stomach! and lis
;i,,Ln
!itoa for performing their days fs1ne
tions.
If 1urs are laid away quite early III the
soriny there neei be no apprehension o:
the threads of moths. Frequ,ntly they
are worn quite late in the season, giving
the moth fly an opportunity OF depositin2
its eggs before care is taken to prevent l.:
lti g so.
AN excellent cough syrnp is made Of one
pound Of split figs: one pounli raisi11s, three
lemons, .one-half pound rcck candy. one
half pound loaf sugar and cue quart Gil Y.
Place the fruit in layers in a fruit jar Il /
pour owe" the cider; let stand q few days
LefOre using.
A CARPET can be ,nendet by cutting "a
piace like the carpet little larger than
the hole. Put paste around the edge Of the
patch, then slip it under the carpet and
rub it well with warm iron until dry. Ii
the figure is matched it makes % very nea-
job as wen as q quick one.
AS rule, if q woman looks we'll ;l!ia Is
neat and tidy at the breakfas la bic, it may
be safely set down that she is ambitious
::n 4 energetic. Good advice to Young Eiei
IS TO beware Of the young lazy who comes
down late, dawdles over She meal, or istles
away the time with letter reading.
VERY useful and pretty work baskets are
made Of cardboard, using three cornercd
piece Of the boarl, which sho1il.l be COW
cred with silk or cretonne, tho edges flu
sled with cord. Three pccas arS: ra-
1uirea; join them carefully, making a deep
receptacle. three-sided. For support use
three canes fastening them along the
seams with ribbon or fancy cord, urG!
tying the legs together with u hugo bow of
r.bbon, or cord and tasseis.
A PRETTY arrang cement for hall or room
has a corner closet Of fancy wood, carved
over the door and along the border of the
shelves which fill the lower space. Iii the
corner, above the closet, fasten q length Of
bright China silk Or any bit Of decorative
material, allowing the length to fall in
folds to the floor on one 81 le; Or use two
widths and allow the drapery to fall on
either side, drawing the fullness back near
the center, and holding it in place with
bunch OF fancy feathers or parnpas grass.
IT is natural for youth tc be restless for
excitement AS restraint against their
seeking undesirable companonship make
the home furnish them this excitement.
Thow open your best room to the children
in the evenings. Have books and a mag
azine or two, even if you put away less
money. Stimulate their am bition, and III
vent occupations and amusement for your
children. Give them games and endcar
yourself to them by sharing their joys and
plays. Encourage them to be aifectionate.
Do not with formal coldness starve then,
for want Of caresses.